Festive Holiday Hymns - Tim Holtz October coordinating die release

Hello! I'm dropping in today to share another card using one of the dies sets that are featured as part of the new sets available exclusively at Simon Says Stamp to coordinate with older Tim Holtz stamp sets! These new dies are a game changer if you love these rubber stamp sets, and it has been so fun to see SSS gradually roll these out. I love the detail you can achieve with coordinating dies, versus fussy cutting - not to mention how much easier it is! The Tiny Text die released earlier this year, but we wanted to call attention to it, since it coordinates with the Tiny Text Christmas stamp, and this last release was focusing on all things Christmas! This die is one of my very favorites - I use it for tons of other sentiments. There are so many options, that I'm easily able to find one to fit all those slim sentiments in various stamp sets! And how fun it is it to use LOTS of them all on one card?!?

For this card, I chose lots of sentiments from the Tiny Text Christmas set, that were lines from favorite Christmas hymns and songs. I stamped them all out, then die cut with the corresponding Tiny Text die that matched up with each one. For the background, I pulled out the Department Store stamp set (which now also has a coordinating die available), and used the music note set to stamp a subtle background with Brick ink on Lipstick cardstock for a tone on tone effect. I matted that panel with some gold glitter cardstock, then added an additional strip of that same gold glitter to the center of the card, hand trimmed to a banner shape. I popped that up with foam adhesive, then glued each of the sentiment banners over top in a wonky pattern with a bit of liquid glue. Finishing touch was a few Pinkfresh Gold Glitter Drops tucked around in little clusters of 3 for extra sparkle! Here's a closer look at the finished card:

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Homespun Wreath - Simon Says Stamp

Good morning! Today I've got a cozy card with tons of texture to share with you! I'm using a recently released set from Simon Says Stamp, paired with various supplies and previously released sets. That handmade paper is the star of the show as far as I'm concerned!

I started off by die cutting the Leafy Wreath dies main layer from white cardstock, to use as my base for layering up the rest. I also cut several of the flowers from Apricot cardstock to layer up next. I used Detail Leafy Wreath die to cut the outline from Espresso cardstock, then again from Seashell cardstock to puzzle piece into each section of the layer. I carefully glued everything together - it took a while, but the results are so worth it! I added a bow using the Beautiful Bows embossing folder and die combo, cut from Espresso cardstock. I cut one of the Sparkler Scallop Frames from Sage cardstock to use as the base layer on my white cardbase, then tore the edges of some Handmade Paper to set inside that. Popped the wreath up with foam adhesive, added a sentiment from Bountiful Blessings, and finished off with a few Clear Dazzling Gems for sparkle! Here are more photos of the fun details on this card:

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Rustic Wood Holiday Wall Art - Tim Holtz October coordinating die release

Good morning! I'm dropping in today to share a fun holiday decor project using one of the dies that just released exclusively at Simon Says Stamp to coordinate with an older Tim Holtz stamp set! These new dies are a game changer if you love these rubber stamp sets, and it has been so fun to see SSS gradually roll these out. I love the detail you can achieve with coordinating dies, versus fussy cutting - not to mention how much easier it is! This particular stamp set is so fun for a faux watercolor look, and being able to die cut makes all the layering possibilities so much more fun!

I started off by creating all of my "watercolor" elements using the appropriately named Winter Watercolors set. I inked up each image with various colors of distress inks (Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Fossilized Amber, Evergreen Bough, Pine Needles, and Gathered Twigs), then misted it with water before stamping onto watercolor paper. Once I had lots of them stamped and had given them time to dry, I die cut them all out to allow for easy layering. I grabbed some Crafter's Companion Basswood to use as my base for the project. I ink blended around the edges with Gathered Twigs distress ink, then swiped my Ground Espresso distress ink pad directly over the edges, swiping in slightly. This gave additional texture to the wood. I also added some black splatter over the top. Once that dried, I arranged all the floral pieces, adhering in place with liquid glue. I stamped and heat embossed a bird and a sentiment from the Festive Overlay set, one in white on black cardstock, one stamped in black and clear heat embossed. The bird I blended some ink around the edges to soften the white color and make it blend in to my project better. I tucked those on, adhering with foam adhesive and liquid glue to hold it in place securely. I grabbed another piece of that wood and sandwiched a piece of white ribbon between the two pieces to created something to hang it up with, then finished off with some Collage Medium applied to lots of little places, then sprinkled Chunky Rock Candy glitter over it. This gave it a lovely bit of sparkle! Here are lots more photos of the finished piece:

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Cozy Fall Corner - Simon Says Stamp

Hello! Today I've got a soft and dreamy card to share that celebrates the cozy feeling of fall! I used some recently released items from Simon Says Stamp that were waiting to get put to use, and had fun with heat embossing, ink blending, and layering!

I created the background first, using the Harvest Acorns embossing folder on white cardstock, then swiping my Buttercream ink pad directly over the surface of the debossed side - this gives a lovely reverse image, and I love the soft and creamy tone of the Buttercream ink! Next, I heat embossed several images from the Bountiful Blessings set in clear on white cardstock, then ink blended over the top with Sherbet, Field, and Cappuccino inks to make the heat embossed lines magically appear, since they resist the ink. It's a fun and quick way to add color to these images! I tucked a doily around the embossed panel after trimming it down, then adhered that to my white cardbase on the lower right corner. I arranged my images on top with foam adhesive, then popped a sentiment up over the top. Finished off by tying some twine bows around the pumpkin stems, then a hearty sprinkle of Dazzling Gems in Mandarin, Sprout, Gold, and Butter! Here are more photos of the finished card:

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Serene Gray and Gold Card - Tim Holtz October coordinating die release

Hello! I'm dropping in today to share a card using one of the dies that just released exclusively at Simon Says Stamp to coordinate with an older Tim Holtz stamp set! These new dies are a game changer if you love these rubber stamp sets, and it has been so fun to see SSS gradually roll these out. I love the detail you can achieve with coordinating dies, versus fussy cutting - not to mention how much easier it is! Today's card is an serene and elegant color combo, and I just love how it turned out. Who knew how pretty gray, gold, and white are all together?!?

I started off by stamping and heat embossing one of the Sketch Greenery stems in white on Steel cardstock. As I die cut them out and set them on my leftover paper, I realized how pretty they were stacked tone on tone! So I trimmed down a panel of that same cardstock to tuck them around. Before adhering them down, I wrapped some May Arts gold cord around the panel, and tied it behind, taping in place. I added the greenery pieces with foam squares, trimming off any overhang, then mounted that panel with more foam on a white cardbase. I heat embossed a sentiment from the same set in gold on more of that same color of cardstock, die cut, and adhered with more foam. Finished off with just a few Metallic Gold pearl trios tucked around the sentiment! Here's a closer look at the final card:

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Elegant Nativity - Limited Edition Simon Says Stamp Card Kit

 Hello! I've got another card to share using the BRAND NEW Limited Edition Glory to the Newborn King Card Kit from Simon Says Stamp, and this one just feels elegant! This new die is so detailed, that it makes it look like it took a ton of work, when the die did all the hard work!

I die cut the First Noel die from Ivory cardstock in the kit for the shadow layer, then added Rainforest cardstock to cut the detail layer. I used the new Rainbow Splash Glue pens to adhere the layers together, then added a few of the Mini Stars Embellishment mix to fill in the sky, and blended a bit of Buttercream ink around the edges to add some shadow and interest. I trimmed one of the Midnight Green cardbases down to create my cardfront (just another way you can use those if you want to stretch your supplies!), and added some diagonal strips of some of the Luxe Glitter cardstock in the kit. Popped that nativity scene over the top with foam adhesive, added a sentiment from the Glory to the Newborn King stamp set (cut out with the separately available coordinating dies), and a few more of those stars! Here's a closer look at the details on this card: 

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Stitched Together - Simon Says Stamp

Good morning! Today I've got a card to share using a fun newer set from Simon Says Stamp that I couldn't wait to ink up! I don't sew very much anymore, but my mom did a LOT when I was growing up, and I learned it from her as well in my younger days. After I got married and had kids, I had to narrow in on one hobby, and first scrapbooking, then cardmaking won my heart! So creating a card that honors that legacy feels particularly fitting! 

I started off by creating the diagonal striped background. I used Post It Tape to mask out 3 lines on a white cardbase, then blended Sprout ink in the open areas. The large Shading Brushes are so perfect for larger areas like this - I love the effect! I then stamped the little stitched heart image from Stitching Friends across the top and bottom row multiple times, then stamped the sewing machine and sentiment in the center. I was originally going to leave the sewing machine just simple outline stamping, but it felt like it needed something more, so I stamped again, clear heat embossed, and colored it in with Copic markers. I adhered that image slightly offset with foam squares, so it gave a 3D shadow effect. I ink blended some Buttercream ink all around the edges of the card to soften the white a bit, then added a few Clear Dazzling gems on the image to finish off. Here's a closer look:

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